Module 7: Technology and Humanity

What is the main goal of performing the activities in the module?

To measure how much you have gained from the lessons
To take the Learning Activities after each lesson
To learn about new technological devices
To understand the topic and guide you in your learning (correct)

What is the focus of the module?

The history of technological developments
The role of technology in the community and its impact on people's lives (correct)
The benefits of technological advancements
The impact of technology on the environment

What is the result of the exponential technological advances?

A decrease in the impact of technology on people's lives
A decrease in technological devices
Tremendous potential and new responsibilities (correct)
A slower pace of developments

What will be discussed in the module regarding technological advancements?

Ethical dilemmas faced by technological advancements (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the things you should be able to do after completing the module?

Answer whether people really need technology in their lives (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can you submit your answers to the Assessment Task?

Via online link, write your answers on a sheet of paper, or take a picture of your answers and send it via messaging platforms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a service robot?

To assist humans in their everyday tasks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is autonomy in the context of robots?

The ability to perform intended tasks based on current state and sensing without human intervention (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a personal service robot used for?

Non-commercial tasks by laypersons (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an industrial robot and a service robot?

Their intended application (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a professional service robot used for?

Commercial tasks by trained operators (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the IRF definition, what is a robot?

An actuated mechanism programmable in two or more axes with a degree of autonomy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'technology'?

From Greek words 'techne' and 'logos' (C) Signup and view all the answers

When did the concept of technology start to have a wider range of meaning?

In the seventeenth century (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary roles of technology?

To improve human functioning in society (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the learning objectives in this module?

To evaluate contemporary human experience (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is affected by technology according to the text?

Each person in the society (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for 'applied arts' in the context of technology?

Discourse on art (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of technology in the food industry?

Mechanization in food production (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to enforce ethics in the field of technology?

To ensure safety and morality of devices in the community (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of excessive use of technology?

Problems of an ethical nature (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of technology according to the passage?

It keeps advancing with time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common theme in the passage?

The importance of ethics in technology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern regarding technology discussed in the passage?

Its ethical implications (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the book written by Gerd Leonhard in 2016?

The Coming Clash Between Man and Machine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the university where the Science, Technology and Society (STS-GEC 6) course is taught?

Isabela State University (C) Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the study published that found more Filipinos using cellphones as 'mobile computers'?

2012 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the publishing house that published the Science, Technology and Society book?

Mutya Publishing House, Inc. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What organization provides information on service robots?

International Federation of Robotics (A) Signup and view all the answers